Bath Time News

Mountaineering Christmas Trip

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:15:11 Z

The BUMC trek to Eryri National Park in Wales for their annual Christmas trip!

Trumpian Foreign Policy: The Ephemerality of Power

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:00:12 Z

In a month that has seen the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and the potential annexation of Greenland, despair is very much the prevailing zeitgeist within Western diplomatic circles.

Theatre Review: Nothing is rotten in the state of BUST’s Hamlet!

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:15:43 Z

At the outset of a university semester, society committees face the challenge of recruiting new members alongside general promotion of the society in the university.

Groundwork: The Soundtracks That Build Your Study Sessions

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:20:59 Z

Hate the silence of your own mind? An avid music listener? Is the tranquillity of the library or Virgil Building too much?

Welcome to Groundwork! Introducing: Nilüfer Yanya

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:42:53 Z

Groundwork, sister column of hit student radio show ‘The Dig’, is an exciting new digression aimed at exploring music, art, lifestyle, and culture at a more foundational level.

Poetry: Holding up a man-tin - I'm drowning

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:31:53 Z

Calm. Tranquil peace. But within a few seconds,

The Labour Party Conference 2025: Taking the Fight to Reform UK and Doubling Down on Public Service

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:37:42 Z

After a turbulent first year in government, Labour’s 2025 conference in Liverpool offered Keir Starmer a rare opportunity: to prove his party still has both purpose and pulse.

Field Report: Dijon

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:28:31 Z

Last summer, LA-based artist Dijon released his second album, ‘Baby’, a clear evolution from the sound which defined his debut ‘Absolutely’.

SU Elections Series: President Manifesto Analysis

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:20:46 Z

As part of our election series this year, we have created a rundown of all the key things you need to know about your candidates and potential SU officers for next year

The ins and outs of 2026: a year for softness

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:03:32 Z

From lace accessories to making space for yourself, 2026 is soft by design...

From Drama to Disrespect: The downward spiral of Love Island UK

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:01:26 Z

Season one of Love Island started with a bang as viewers in 2015 tuned in to watch Jon propose to his girlfriend of 5 weeks, Hannah.

Mountaineering: Orienteering Weekend in Wales

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:05:59 Z

Orienteers from BUMC went on a weekend away to South Wales.

Updates From the Mountains

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:50:52 Z

Follow the BUMC on their latest adventures and how weather conditions won't stop our avid mountaineers

The 2025 Conservative Party Conference: A Return to Thatcherism?

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:10:06 Z

Turn back the clock 46 years. The Iron Lady takes to the stage, promising to pull Britain out of chaos.

What is Mountaineering Anyway?

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:22:31 Z

Welcome to the new Mountaineering column! Read all things orienteering, hiking and climbing.

Poetry: The Paths We’ll Forge

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:12:52 Z

Are you on your way to me? leaves may fall, but my head’s still held high. Please brave the journey darling, we still have so much to be

Uni of Bath Wears Pink This Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:33:49 Z

October has been Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to recognise the importance of early detection in young people, Bath University Boob Team (BUBT) has organised 22 pink and glittery collaborations with societies and sports groups.

Politics and Pews

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:55:13 Z

In times of uncertainty we turn to the one thing we know, our past.

Brick By Brick: A Student Start-Up Guide

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:21:50 Z

As a School of Management student, I’ve always wanted to run my own business. Last year, thanks to the support offered by our university, I was able to make this ambition into a reality as I launched my own company selling second-hand Lego online!

Bath’s Nightlife: Underrated, Overrated or Just Ours?

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:27:05 Z

Bath’s nightlife, from the mainstays of Spoons and Labs to the quaint spots we try to gatekeep from our friends.

Political Rupture - The Gender Divide in Politics

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:25:02 Z

In a generation craving certainty it is no surprise that radical politics have increased foothold.

Death, taxes and Labour winning in Wales. But not this time!

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:54:13 Z

Three things are certain in life: death, taxes and Labour winning in Wales.

The Year Abroad: The Best Year of Your Life?

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:14:00 +0100

I am currently living the roller-coaster experience that is officially labelled ‘the Year Abroad’: those 9-12 months of your 21st year of life that will make you into a cultural language genius.

A Turning Point for Chile? Explaining the Results of the Presidential Election

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:06:20 Z

On 15 December 2025, Chile elected José Antonio Kast as its next president, delivering a decisive victory to the far right and marking one of the most dramatic ideological shifts since the country’s return to democracy in 1990.

Behind the Gloves: An Insight into Fight Night

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:32:56 Z

With the academic year wrapped up and campus winding down for summer, attention is already shifting to one of the biggest events of semester one, Fight Night!

A game of ping-pong: Barriers to accessibility

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:53:35 Z

Some students live through a game of ping-pong every day just to get their disability access plan (DAP) followed. So, what is happening?

‘That is Flabbergasting’: A review of The Celebrity Traitors

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:49:07 Z

With one dramatic sweep of a green velvet cloak, the highly anticipated game of deception returned to our screens...

How companies make the internet worse – on purpose

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:44:26 Z

Not so sure any more about the “curated” feed? AI slop—much worse than any manmade brainrot—inexorably insinuates itself into our scrolling lives.

Renationalisation: Getting GWR Back on Track

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:31:08 Z

With government plans to bring all rail services under public ownership by 2027, GWR will be renationalised within the year.

Your Party: The left’s best hope or its eventual downfall?

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:06:34 Z

Jeremy Corbyn is back. Five years after losing the Labour whip and just over a year since his expulsion, he has announced his intention to form a new party alongside Zarah Sultana, who herself left the Labour Party just over a month ago.

Limiting trial by jury: rights or efficiency?

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:28:22 Z

The British justice system has long been a pillar of British society, embodying values of equality, democracy, and fairness rooted in the Magna Carta.

Mountaineering Yorkshire Dales Trip

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:13:33 Z

The BUMC hiking weekend in the Yorkshire Dales

FIGHT BY FIGHT REVIEW: Bath claim victories in kickboxing showdown

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:37:15 Z

Read the fight by fight guide from Tuesday's kickboxing fight night.

Showcase Sport begins with brilliant Bath claiming victories over Spa and Bristol

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 21:20:19 Z

An excellent University of Bath sporting display kicked off the Student Union’s first ever Showcase Sport event.

The Internet vs Vogue: Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing?

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:23:17 Z

Recently, Vogue published an article asking if having a boyfriend is embarrassing and, unsurprisingly,

EXCLUSIVE: “People feel that this club is more than just football"

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:53:41 Z

An exclusive interview with Bath City FC's Chairman and Community Director at Twerton Park.

Starships Were Meant to Fly: A Play of 4 Acts

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:21:34 Z

The 10th test flight of SpaceX’s rocket marks a jaw-dropping finale that could make space travel as frequent as travelling abroad.

Sunderland’s high flying start bodes well for Premier League survival

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 21:35:24 Z

Why Sunderland's excellent start to the Premier League campaign helps to promise Premier League survival

Student Union aims to increase sports participation of international students

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 22:06:40 Z

The University of Bath despite having a rich international student community sees low levels of participation from the group in the SU's recreational sports offering, with the student body aiming to turn this around.

Are Students Battling Cognitive Dissonance with Every ChatGPT Use? Unpacking AI's Ethical Dilemmas

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:41:06 Z

While AI use is ever-increasing amongst students, for many of us, this is accompanied by a sense of fear - or guilt.

From Student Comedy to TV Days: URB’s Sit Down With Iain Stirling

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:26:36 Z

Ahead of Iain Stirling’s appearance at Komedia in April, URB’s Tom Day and Josh McGeary had the chance to sit down with the comic and Love Island narrator to talk about his time at university, modern technology, fatherhood, and not knowing quite how famous The Sidemen really are.

Wicked…for good?

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:50:41 Z

Following the success of Wicked: Part One, released in UK cinemas in November 2024, fans…

Good Neighbours raising spirits at Electric Bristol

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:03:40 Z

It’s a buzzing Friday night outside Electric Bristol, with a small queue already starting to form. Security was tight...

Unlucky Bath concede late try to see Exeter run out winners in Anniversary game

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:25:55 Z

A sold-out Rec witnessed Exeter run out later winners 35-38 in the 2025 Anniversary Game as a disappointed Bath conceded two late penalties to suffer an unlucky defeat.

‘They want that complex female character’: A dive into Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl – Have

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:55:40 Z

The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD), and it’s subsequent anthology, graced our lives over a year ago.

What Students Really Think About Life at Bath

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:46:33 Z

Bath Time conducts a Survey of Experiences and Expectations of students at Bath University

SU Elections Series: Sports Manifesto Analysis

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:27:24 Z

As part of our election series this year, we have created a rundown of all the key things you need to know about your candidates and potential SU officers for next year

Nightline Awareness Week 2024

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 17:25:51 Z

Nightline is a student-run, confidential, and non-judgemental peer-to-peer support listening service for students at the University

ISB ’26 Trip Report

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:56:31 +0100

The BUMC tackle the Scottish mountains over ISB with axes and crampons to hand!

A Horrible Day Out! - Review of Horrible Histories: The Concert

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:44:46 Z

After the longest, darkest and most depressing January in existence, we ended it…

Inspirational stories on show at the Trojan Winter Storm Powerlifting Competition

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:30:42 Z

On Sunday 2 November, 26 lifters gathered in Bristol to compete in the regional Trojan Powerlifting Winter Storm.

The Commodification of Sustainable Fashion

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:00:13 Z

Day two of my self-imposed spending ban, I caught myself clicking on the Vinted icon out of reflex. The moment I realised my mistake, it was too late.

From Mo Farah to Alice Dearing: The outstanding contribution of Black athletes in British sport

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:20:33 Z

Sports is more than medals and trophies — it is the mirror of our society.

In Memory of Dame Jane Goodall

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:15:14 Z

In October this year, world-renowned primatologist and anthropologist Dame Jane Goodall passed away aged 91.

Welcome to SU Officer Election Week

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:32:54 Z

Your guide to the elections: what they are, why they matter, and how SU Officers represent you

Celebrating in Style: Bath Marks 250 Years of Jane Austen

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:23:34 Z

“One can never have too large a party” (Emma – Jane Austen)...

SU Elections Series: Community Manifesto Analysis

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:37:20 Z

As part of our election series this year, we have created a rundown of all the key things you need to know about your candidates and potential SU officers for next year

Have Trump and Infantino ruined the World Cup?

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:39:00 Z

Read how World Cup 2026 has descended into chaos before even starting...

New Protest Restrictions: A Slippery Slope to Authoritarianism?

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:28:53 Z

The Home Office announced in early October that police forces will be granted further powers to restrict repeated protests.

Poetry: Okay Oklahoma

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:15:03 Z

Are you ready? How I wish I knew. You’re away, Oklahoma, half the world’s oasis.

Here We Go Again: Will 2026 Be Another 2016?

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:38:05 Z

As 2025 draws to a close, the dreaded ‘political round-ups’ return, with their stock phrases and trite clichés in tow.

Poetry: Written

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:42:54 Z

On a time called today I write not to forget. It builds like accumulating rust

B&NES Local Plan: Restriction of HMO

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:41:29 Z

Development of new Houses of Multiple Occupancy to be restricted under the Local Plan for Bath.

Politics in Britain Is Changing: Reform UK and The Green Party Conferences

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:49:43 Z

It’s early September in Birmingham. The opportunities are abundant for those sightseeing – visit the New Street Bull, explore the overpriced world of Cadburys, listen to Duran Duran.

Britain Divided? Fear and Anger Inflames Anti-Asylum Protests Across the UK

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:56:19 Z

On 13th July 2025, a protest outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex set off a surge of anti-migrant demonstrations across the country after an asylum seeker being housed there was charged with the sexual assault of a local girl.

Field Report: Men I Trust

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:56:08 Z

Men I Trust, a Canadian indie band out of Quebec City known for their hit ‘Show Me How’, rocked out Bristol’s O2 Academy last month.

Poetry: K.I.S.S (me)

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:49:03 Z

I don’t need answers I just need a sign A sign that I’m going in the right direction

Students and the Pandemic: The Forgotten Impacts of Covid-19

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:36:51 Z

For many, Covid-19 is simply an afterthought, something so far in the past that we forget it even happened.

Field Report: Radiohead

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:01:03 Z

Last weekend, I was fortunate enough to be one of the lucky few to attend Radiohead at the O2.

The Grok AI Scandal

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:03:44 Z

AI is evolving at such an unprecedented rate that governments are not yet sure on how best to regulate or control it.

Theatre review: Crazy for You leaves the audience Crazy for More!

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:07:32 Z

On Saturday night, I had the privilege of attending the closing night of the dazzling display of talent put on by the Bath University Musicals Society, in their rendition of Crazy For You.